FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA, U.S.A., 1996 JAN 22 (NB) -- UUNET Technologies (Nasdaq:UUNT) is offering a World Wide Web hosting service that includes a full range of security services for commercial and private applications, including use of PGP (pretty good privacy) encryption. The company says the introduction of secure Web services supports served-based SSL (secure socket level) encryption that works with Netscape browsers to transmit sensitive data such as credit card numbers. The inclusion of PGP also allows companies to encrypt and forward data they have received on the Web, which can then be redistributed to other system, such as credit bard billing systems, via e-mail or FTP (File Transfer Protocol). UUNET says the combination of security measures is available for UUNET's standard, premium, and new dedicated Web hosting services. Alan Taffel, UUNET vice president of marketing, said the new measures are "a significant step toward the goal of making Web-based electronic commerce a reality. Previously, companies wishing to take advantage of available secure server technology had to undertake a challenging and lengthy process. UUNET's secure Web service alleviates the hassle associated with deploying a secure server." Customers choosing the secure service will get the same Internet service as regular customers, says UUNET. Also, UUNET will take care of details such as applying to Verisign for a company digital identification. UUNET is also now offering a dedicated server option for high volume and high value customers. This service includes a dedicated 130 megahertz (MHz) Pentium machine, a gigabyte (GB) of storage and up to 5GB of traffic per month. The price involves a $3,500 startup fee, and monthly fees beginning at $2,000 per month. UUNET's standard service starts at $300 a month and includes T1 bandwidth. Premium service (10 megabits-per-second connectivity) starts at $900 per month. For standard service, the security service cost an additional $200 in startup fees and $200 per month above the normal fee. There is no startup fee for premium service, but the monthly surcharge remains. FTP hosting service is available for $100 per month for up to 2.5GB per month in traffic. (Kennedy Maize/19960122/Press Contact: Alan Taffell, 703-206-5600) --****ATTENTION****--****ATTENTION****--****ATTENTION****--***ATTENTION*** Your e-mail reply to this message WILL be *automatically* ANONYMIZED. Please, report inappropriate use to abuse@anon.penet.fi For information (incl. non-anon reply) write to help@anon.penet.fi If you have any problems, address them to admin@anon.penet.fi